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Identification note: manuscript note on cover 'This estate was bought by Gen Popham for £45,000 in 18..?

Summary: Sale Catalogue for the sale by auction of the Chilton Foliat Estate (Chilton Foliat and Ramsbury, Wiltshire), 1896, comprising Chilton House, Chilton Stud farm, East Soley Farm, and parts of Chilton Farm, Knighton Farm, Crooked Soley (West) Farm, Straight Soley Farm with cottages, woods and plantations, 1,620 acres. Contains map, and information on acreages and rent and other gentry seats in the beighbourhood with names of occupiers.

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